Masculine and
feminine traits are usually the complete opposite from each other. Here I have
included a picture that labels certain traits to each gender. Masculine traits
are the most sought after, although most people do tend to have characteristics
from both “categories”. Females seek to embody a more powerful image, taking on
masculine personality traits. Anyone who fits the feminine or female category
is often labeled as a lesser person in society, weak. Socialization has taught
us to believe this. Growing up, boys are taught that their characteristics are
better, and females are taught to be “strong” and embody non-feminine traits in
order to be successful in adulthood. I believe this is incredibly wrong. Child
or adult, a person should behave and present themselves however they feel fit.
There should be no good or bad qualities based on gender. Females should not be
considered “weak” or “submissive”, just as men should not be considered “non-emotional”
or “hard”. These kind of stereotypes reduce femininity to nearly nothing, while
reinforcing masculinity and dominance.
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